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Kia Forte5
2018 Kia Forte5
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$18,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Scion tC
2016 Scion tC
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$19,385
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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2021 Toyota Prius Prime
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$28,220
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7.5
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Kia Forte5
2017-2018 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Right Side View
2017-2018 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Driver and Front Passenger Seats
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Scion tC
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
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Toyota Prius Prime
2017-2021 Toyota Prius Prime Side View Driving
2017-2021 Toyota Prius Prime Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
1.8L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
95 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
3,082 lbs
3,365 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
26 MPG
54 MPG
City
25 MPG
23 MPG
N/A
Highway
34 MPG
31 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
14.5 gallons
11.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
330 miles
333.5 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
448.8 miles
449.5 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
171.3 in
176.6 in
182.9 in
Height
57.1 in
55.7 in
57.9 in
Max Width
70.1 in
70.7 in
69.3 in
Front Width
61.5 in
60.6 in
60.2 in
Rear Width
62 in
61.4 in
60.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
6.3 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
41.8 in
43.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.4 in
37.7 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
55.4 in
54.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.8 in
52.6 in
53.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.9 in
34.6 in
33.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
36.4 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.9 in
52.1 in
53 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.1 in
48.5 in
51.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
23.2 ft³
N/A
19.8 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
37.4 ft
33.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x 6"
18" x 7.5"
15" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6"
18" x 7.5"
15" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65HR15
P225/45WR18
P195/65SR15
Rear Tire
P195/65HR15
P225/45WR18
P195/65SR15
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Clear White
  • Gravity Blue
  • Silky Silver
  • Absolutely Red
  • Black
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blue Streak Metallic
  • Cement
  • Cosmic Gray Mica
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Blue Magnetism
  • Classic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Super White
  • Supersonic Red
  • Titanium Glow
  • Wind Chill Pearl

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim
  • Dark Charcoal, Fabric Upholstery
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Moonstone, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Optional
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Optional
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
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